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shortage in Portuguese

shortage in Portuguese is carência, falta, insuficiência — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.

shortage in Portuguese

carência
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
falta
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
insuficiência
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

What does "shortage" mean?

  1. noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
    "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage."
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shortage in a sentence

  • The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
  • A shortage of chips slowed down car production worldwide.

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What is "shortage" in Portuguese?

"shortage" in Portuguese is carência, falta, insuficiência. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.

How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage." In Portuguese, "shortage" is carência, falta, insuficiência.

Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "shortage": carência, falta, insuficiência.

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